Trainee - Air Traffic Controller - UAE National Only

dans - Dubai Air Navigation Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Air Navigation Services invites applicants for a training program to become an Air Traffic Control Officer. The role involves completing all training and assessments to qualify as an ATC Officer.

Applicants must be UAE nationals aged 19–27, with a secondary school certificate including English and Maths (Physics preferred). IELTS 5.5+ or EmSAT-English 1250+ is required, plus medical fitness and completion of national service for males.

Qualifications

• Must be UAE national and possess a high school certificate including English, Maths, and preferably Physics.
• IELTS 5.5+ or EmSAT-English 1250+ or equivalent.
• Must be medically fit to pass a GCAA level 3 medical examination.
• All male applicants must have completed their national service.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training to qualify as an Air Traffic Control Officer and complete all assessments.
• Prepare for and attend required medical examinations and documentation.

Education

Secondary School

Job description

Description - External

You will be trained to become an Air Traffic Control Officer with Dubai Air Navigation Services. To undertake the training and familiarisation necessary to qualify as an Air Traffic Control Officer and to successfully complete all assessments and examinations as required.

Job Description

You will be trained to become an Air Traffic Control Officer with Dubai Air Navigation Services. To undertake the training and familiarisation necessary to qualify as an Air Traffic Control Officer and to successfully complete all assessments and examinations as required.

Note: you will be required to attach the following mandatory documents to complete your application:

• CV
• Passport Copy
• Certificate copy of IELTS band 5.5 or above, EmSAT-English score of 1250 or above
• Military exception letter (Applicable for male candidates only)

Qualifications

Application requirements:

• Be aged 19-27 years at the time of planned start of training.
• Must be a UAE national and hold a family book (Khalasat Al Qaid).
• The applicant must possess as a minimum a high school certificate including subjects in English, Maths and preferably Physics.
• A good command of the English language (written, comprehension and oral). IELTS band 5.5 or above, EmSAT-English score of 1250 or above, or equivalent.
• Must be medically fit to pass a GCAA level 3 medical examination.
• All male applicants must have completed their national service.

Job Category

Aviation (Aviation)

Educational-level

Secondary School

Required Nationality

UAE Only

Monthly Salary

Unspecified

Schedule-Time

Full time

Job Posting

03/08/2026

Unposting Date

03/09/2026